Three authors that can ruin your life if you listen to their message,… and one that can save it! Reading is important – Look into it and you’ll find all the great entrepreneurs make a lot of time to read. But there is one Author who will completely change your life… I promise. It’s you! You […]
If you’ve ever felt ‘Sad’ this will make you smile
The Ancient Greeks had an entirely different take on what sadness was about. I want you to be sad. Not like all the time of course. That’d be mean. But I definitely want sadness to be one of the colours in your emotional palette. I’m not one of those crazy-eyed and glossy success gurus promising […]
The 5 stages of growth the ANZACs gave us
The ANZACs are still forcing Australia to grow up. It’s a role they never asked for. The older I get, the younger the ANZACs of Gallipoli look. The reality was they were just kids – many of them literally. But even the older ones are no older than my kids are now. To imagine them […]
Famous philosopher discovers: Why rich people are sad
A famous philosopher noticed that the wealthy people around him were sad. The reason why might surprise you. What do philosophers know about being happy? You’d think we’d have that one sorted by now. We’ve thrown enough brain power at it over the centuries. But where has it gotten us? Why are so many of […]
Let go of this story and everything will flow
We think hunters are sexy, but ancient people had a different approach to success You are on the trail of your dreams. You are chasing the life you want. You are in pursuit of happiness, meaning and nice things. You are the hunter. But are you? Is this the right way to think about it? […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: rejection = death
Are you afraid of rejection? It is completely natural. “She’s just afraid of rejection.” I was a bit uncomfortable where this conversation was going. I think they were trying to be constructive – trying to explain away some of here more annoying insecurities by pinning them to some sort of psycho-babble. And look, the fear […]
This tip will make you feel healthier – and it’s not what you think!
Breaking a fast is a lot like completing a project… it’s harder than you think. I’ve been reading a bit about the health benefits of intermittent fasting lately – this idea that our biology didn’t evolve to be dealing with three square meals a day… … and elevenses, and a little afternoon pick up, and […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: if you’ve ever felt alone, read this.
We owe a lot to the curious and the driven, but it can be a lonely road. (Reproduced from a student with permission.) “I wonder if I’m just mad. Everyone seems so content with what they have. I don’t know how they do it. They work in jobs they don’t love. They struggle through relationships […]
1700s poet shines new light on this ‘power practice’
This old English poet just reminded me why we should meditate I meditate, but I’m not interested in enlightenment. I mean, sure, I wouldn’t knock it back if the enlightenment fairy just came along and gave me a tickle with her magic wand. I guess I am curious. But, I’m not making it a focus […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: this little rule could save your marriage
There’s a little rule I use to slow me down and help me make good decisions… Ok, let me give you some relationship advice. Well, actually this is more of your general, utility-tool life advice, but it makes most sense to think about it in the context of relationships. “Believe your pain. Analyse your solutions.” […]